Experts' Choice Award Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
What the experts agree on
Historic zoo spanning 75 acres with 500+ animal species and impressive botanical gardens. Experts praise its respected conservation efforts and iconic white Bengal tigers, making it a top choice for families seeking education alongside entertainment.
Fodor's "Famous for its white Bengal tigers, this is one of the country's most respected zoological institutions." Full review
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Be sure to put on your sneakers; there are a lot of hills in Cincinnati, and they all seem to be here.
Travel + Leisure "The zoo is involved in educating people on sustainable palm oil, pollinator conservation...in addition to housing animals since 1875, the Cincinnati Zoo has a lovely botanical garden"
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Frommer's "More than 125 years old, this 75-acre zoo is America's second oldest and one of its best. More than one million people visit the museum each year to see more than 500 animal and 3,000 plant species. " Full review
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"During the annual PNC Festival of Lights, 5 million LED lights illuminate the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Visitors can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, marvel at the Wild Lights show on..." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, a National Historic Landmark, is decked out with four million LED lights as part of the much-anticipated PNC Festival of Lights—complete with a..."
Time Out "The sprawling Cincinnati Zoo is the nation’s second-oldest zoo, and this iconic Cincy attraction makes for a great day trip with or without kids. Don’t miss the daily encounters with..."
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